Nov 18, 2023, 11:58 am
Last edit by: jbeckett
The following info may be helpful for all newbies:
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 award at 30 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-7 award at 60 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at annual renewal: expiration 12 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at $15k spend: expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 Brand explorer award (for every 5 brands): expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 award at 30 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-7 award at 60 night milestone: expiration 6 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at annual renewal: expiration 12 months later.
Chase WoH credit card issued CAT 1-4 award at $15k spend: expiration 12 months later.
Hyatt issued CAT 1-4 Brand explorer award (for every 5 brands): expiration 12 months later.
[HYATT NEWBIE LOUNGE - 2016] Ask Your Questions Here (flame/snark free)
Mar 12, 2020, 10:27 pm
#2251
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Fair enough and that's why I'm asking. You think the manager will cooperate here? If not, then what?
Mar 12, 2020, 10:28 pm
#2252
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Mar 12, 2020, 10:58 pm
#2253
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,833
Just FYI
$66 x 30 days = 9,900 points earned and 30 EQN if you’re registered for the Hyatt Journeys Promo that’s about 20k points earned (not considering 10-30% status bonus).
Mar 12, 2020, 11:25 pm
#2254
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Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
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Let us know if it works out.
Mar 12, 2020, 11:28 pm
#2255
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Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
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Might wait a bit. Hyatt may very well offer something like double-status nights before this thing is over.
Mar 12, 2020, 11:44 pm
#2256
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Posts: 19,883
Seems like these kind of questions always get people fired up. Then there's insinuation of fraud being committed. I guess we'll find out if it works or not.
Mar 13, 2020, 12:17 am
#2257
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,840
I see. Yes I’ve heard of people doing it. But not 30 nights. Only a few nights here and there. That’s why I thought it was crazy. But if this coronavirus doesnt go away I can see how hotels might get so cheap just to fill anything.
Mar 13, 2020, 6:29 am
#2258
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Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
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They might think you are running prostitution or something out of there.
If the manager has any brains he will understand.
If this involves multiple check-ins/check-outs because of “buy 2 or more nights, get a third” or similar, that may be a problem. Technically you are required to be there for each CC swipe/check-in. I have had front-desk people and managers tell me they’d love to do something along these lines, but if they got caught they’d be fired.
Mar 13, 2020, 8:48 am
#2259
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NJ
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, UA Silver, dirt elsewhere
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Well, it’s weird to most people. The concept of a “mattress run” for hotel status is not that common in the general public.
They might think you are running prostitution or something out of there.
If the manager has any brains he will understand.
If this involves multiple check-ins/check-outs because of “buy 2 or more nights, get a third” or similar, that may be a problem. Technically you are required to be there for each CC swipe/check-in. I have had front-desk people and managers tell me they’d love to do something along these lines, but if they got caught they’d be fired.
They might think you are running prostitution or something out of there.
If the manager has any brains he will understand.
If this involves multiple check-ins/check-outs because of “buy 2 or more nights, get a third” or similar, that may be a problem. Technically you are required to be there for each CC swipe/check-in. I have had front-desk people and managers tell me they’d love to do something along these lines, but if they got caught they’d be fired.
Mar 15, 2020, 11:15 pm
#2260
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,833
Question -
I have a reservation in May at a US Hyatt which I did the advance purchase rate. I made the reservation in January, but I recently closed the card I paid with because the Annual Fee was too high.
So the reservation is paid for, but the card it was paid on is no longer active. Is this going to be a problem at check in? I have another card I can use for the deposit just wondering though since it’s prepaid I’ve never been in this situation.
I have a reservation in May at a US Hyatt which I did the advance purchase rate. I made the reservation in January, but I recently closed the card I paid with because the Annual Fee was too high.
So the reservation is paid for, but the card it was paid on is no longer active. Is this going to be a problem at check in? I have another card I can use for the deposit just wondering though since it’s prepaid I’ve never been in this situation.
Mar 15, 2020, 11:27 pm
#2261
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
Question -
I have a reservation in May at a US Hyatt which I did the advance purchase rate. I made the reservation in January, but I recently closed the card I paid with because the Annual Fee was too high.
So the reservation is paid for, but the card it was paid on is no longer active. Is this going to be a problem at check in? I have another card I can use for the deposit just wondering though since it’s prepaid I’ve never been in this situation.
I have a reservation in May at a US Hyatt which I did the advance purchase rate. I made the reservation in January, but I recently closed the card I paid with because the Annual Fee was too high.
So the reservation is paid for, but the card it was paid on is no longer active. Is this going to be a problem at check in? I have another card I can use for the deposit just wondering though since it’s prepaid I’ve never been in this situation.
Mar 15, 2020, 11:58 pm
#2262
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,833
One more quick question -
Since I closed out the card I can’t see the transactions. I know sometimes even on the prepaid reservations the hotel will wait to charge you until showing up. How often does this happen compared to charging at booking for an advance purchase rate?
Since I closed out the card I can’t see the transactions. I know sometimes even on the prepaid reservations the hotel will wait to charge you until showing up. How often does this happen compared to charging at booking for an advance purchase rate?
Mar 18, 2020, 1:04 pm
#2263
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: CHS
Programs: United 1K, Globalist Hyatt, Plat Marriott
Posts: 289
I'd email the manager and say you're staying in the area for a month. You will be traveling around, but don't want to keep packing up/unpacking your stuff so you will not be occupying the room every night. Then ask if it's a problem.
Apr 28, 2020, 1:04 pm
#2265
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: SPG Plat
Posts: 37
I started a new job early March that will be travel intensive to a different location. I'm leaning towards Hyatt for hotel, even through it's a longer commute. I'll mostly be flying AA direct from CLT -> Allentown.
Travel was quoted at 50% during interview, but could be most. Most likely fly up sunday night or monday and back friday.
Planning to pick up the Hyatt credit card for more points and perks. As well as linking my AA account.
Because i can take direct flights, even getting gold with AA will be tough, though hitting Globalist with Hyatt should be pretty straight forward.
What can I do to maximize my points and benefits?
Travel was quoted at 50% during interview, but could be most. Most likely fly up sunday night or monday and back friday.
Planning to pick up the Hyatt credit card for more points and perks. As well as linking my AA account.
Because i can take direct flights, even getting gold with AA will be tough, though hitting Globalist with Hyatt should be pretty straight forward.
What can I do to maximize my points and benefits?
